# NTSB investigations: Bell 47G-3B

A list on [Bell 47G-3B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 96 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA100.md): Bell 47G-3B · Floral City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2026 · N347BH · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s loss of helicopter control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA306.md): Bell 47G 3B · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N347BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of rotor RPM and subsequent forced landing on uneven terrain which led to a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA436.md): Bell 47G 3B · Toterville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering at low altitude with low airspeed and a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA055.md): Bell 47G · Searchlight, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N73224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during hover flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA003.md): Bell 47G · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N160CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during an agricultural application pass for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage to the flight control system.
- [NTSB CHI08CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA254.md): Bell 47G-3B · Kenyon, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA192.md): Bell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage
  > The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA161.md): Bell 47G-3B · Summerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N8483E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance and adequate visual lookout during take-off which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and roll over.
- [NTSB DFW05CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA231.md): Bell 47 · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2005 · N8494E · Destroyed
  > The loss of control as result of a loss of hydraulic pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA217.md): Bell 47G-B3 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N6712D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper touchdown point during landing causing the landing skid to become entangled with the edge of the helipad platform and the resultant rollover and main rotor blade strike of the tow vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA006.md): Bell 47-G3B · Winston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA168.md): Bell 47G-3B · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N8494E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of adequate altitude and airspeed to successfully execute an autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA112.md): Bell 47G-3B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1997 · N8491E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action. Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an unanticipated right yaw event, and the pilot's limited…
- [NTSB LAX95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA100.md): Bell 47G-3B · China Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N73240 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the main rotor and a tree while maneuvering at low altitude to herd animals.
- [NTSB MIA95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA058.md): Bell 47G-3B · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1995 · N8462E · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight of the helicopter by the pilot for his failure to separate the dolly before attempting flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA322.md): Bell 47-G3B · Truk Island, Micronesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N65678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter's rotor blades and the coconut trees.
- [NTSB CHI93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA305.md): Bell 47G-3B · Clarinda, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N8480E · Destroyed
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA93T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93T%23A01.md): Bell 47G-3B · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N40SD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA166.md): Bell 47G2A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N8493E · Minor damage
  > The passenger's failure to adhere to the pilot's instructions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the language/communications difficulty between the pilot & the passenger, and the bird strike.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD11.md): Bell 47G3-B · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N73241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and an excessive sink rate.
- [NTSB MKC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA181.md): Bell 47G-B3 · Waseca, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N8471E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The tailwind, high obstruction (power line), and crop (beans) were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN88FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA106.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Cortez, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N8455E · Destroyed
  > The plt said that he had just taken off and reached an alt of about 300 ft when his collective control went 'limp'. The helicopter entered a descent, partially controlled by the plt using throttle and cyclic control inputs. The helicopter touched down in soft…
- [NTSB ATL86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA138.md): Bell 47G-3B · Red Bay, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1986 · N73269 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had completed a dispensing operation and was returning to the ag staging area to refuel. As the helicopter hovered towards the parked refueling vehicle, the main rotor blades struck a metal structure attached to the truck. The pilot stated that the…
- [NTSB SEA84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA162.md): Bell 47G-3B · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1984 · N73224 · Substantial damage
  > The acft main rotor struck the ground during landing. The commercial plt had taken 2 passengers for a sight seeing tour and during landing he said one of them grabbed his right arm at 4 ft AGL and he was unable to recover before ground contact.
- [NTSB MKC83FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA196.md): Bell 47G-3B · Paxton, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N73248 · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that after landing on a truck platform, he did not decrease rotor RPM & did not lower collective to flat pitch as he was attempting to recover a piece of paper that had fallen to the floor on the right side of the cockpit. As he released the…
- [NTSB CHI83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA264.md): Bell 47-G3B · Litchfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1983 · N8471E · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter rolled over while attempting a takeoff after servicing from a truck platform for a spraying operation. The hose used to put the chemical spray into the hopper was not removed. When takeoff was attempted the acft was tethered to the ground rig…
- [NTSB DEN83LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA002.md): Bell 47G3B · Nr. Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1982 · N204Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot was practicing maneuvers for certification test. He said he made a precautionary landing due to suspected engine trouble and a fire started under the aircraft in the grass. He exited the aircraft but left battery and radio on. This investigation…
- [NTSB DEN82FTC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC05.md): Bell 47G-3B · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N73221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he made a normal approach to the landing site near his loading dock. When he touched down, the helicopter as on a slope, so he picked the craft back up to a hover. Reportedly, he was moving the helicopter about 4 ft forward to a more…
- [NTSB ATL82FKQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ12.md): Bell/Soloy 47G-3B · Magee, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 27, 1982 · N8469E · Destroyed
  > The Bell 47G-3B with a Soloy conversion was being used to demonstrate an aerial application spraying technique for use along powerline right-of-ways. For about 15 to 20 minutes after takeoff, routine spray runs were made over several different powerlines…
- [NTSB ATL80DKW15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80DKW15.md): Bell 47G-3B · Livingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1980 · N8463E · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80DEP36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DEP36.md): Bell 47G-3B · Plainfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1980 · N73995 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA015.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Farewell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N73249 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FCD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCD41.md): Bell 47G-3B · Pierson, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1979 · N8471E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP14.md): Bell 47G-3B · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 26, 1979 · N6712D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUJ13.md): Bell 47G3B · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1978 · N8483E · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78DVG65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG65.md): Bell 47G-3B · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1978 · N73240 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKQ12.md): Bell 47G3B · Red Lick, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1978 · N73249 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA055.md): Bell 47G-3B · Wantagh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 17, 1978 · N602PD · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77DAG76](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG76.md): Bell 47GB3 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1977 · N8521F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77DQA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DQA14.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mccarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1977 · N8483E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG74.md): Bell 47G-3B · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1976 · N6712D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYE41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYE41.md): Bell 47G-3B · Forks, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 12, 1976 · N3794G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DQA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA29.md): Bell 47G-3B · Dexter, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1975 · N73248 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75ATM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75ATM08.md): Bell 47G-3B · Kamas, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 16, 1974 · N73218 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYG12.md): Bell 47G-2 · Ruff, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1974 · N3794G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74AL084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL084.md): Bell 47G-3B · La Crescnta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 23, 1974 · N8496E · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP059.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 9, 1974 · N73212 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74FYA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYA13.md): Bell 47G-3B · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1973 · N73230 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYG07.md): Bell 47G3B · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1973 · N73249 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1181026')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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